Mules Steal the Show During Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
A church Christmas pageant paused as a 19 year old mule named Jerry wandered off during a Thursday dress rehearsal at the North of Lutheran Church. Owner Roger Carlson and deputies tracked the animal for 12 hours, noting Jerry can run 40 miles per hour, before bringing him back for Friday’s performance. A Bluewell Elementary student injured in a nearby car crash remains in satisfactory condition while another child died. charges have been filed against the driver.
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Arden Hills
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Charlottesville
Justin Surface
Kenneth Clyburn
German official to speak on unification at Bluefield State College
On Monday December 10 at 1 p.m. Richard Wiemer second secretary for cultural affairs at the German embassy in Washington will discuss German unification at Bluefield State College Basic Science Building. The event closes the semester visiting lecture series sponsored by the Center for International Understanding.
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Federal Republic of Germany
Washington, D.C
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Center For International Understanding
Weather outlook Sunny skies with upper 40s high
The National Weather Service reports a sunny day with a high in the upper 40s and light winds. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low in the lower 30s.
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Christmas Parade in Princeton honors service overseas float
Hundreds watched as a Princeton Christmas parade moved along the streets. A float dedicated to men overseas with the Armed Services in Saudi Arabia led the attention while a young baritone marcher and bands added festive energy to the Saturday event.
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Departure 23 Americans fly to freedom
Twenty three Americans left Iraq on Saturday the first to depart since Iraq announced freeing all foreign captives. They flew to Shannon Ireland aboard a jet chartered by John Connally and were expected to proceed to the United States. President Bush welcomed the move though Iraq must withdraw from Kuwait. Iraqi authorities urged renewed public vigilance for possible threats.
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Peace conference veto by U S likely
UNITED NATIONS AP A U S veto loomed over a resolution endorsing a Mideast peace conference after compromise talks failed between the United States and Security Council nations backing the PLO. Israel opposes any conference covering Palestinians in occupied lands.
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Bucks Deer Harvest Sets State Record In Gun Season
Charleston AP reports a statewide gun season harvest of 83 038 deer, a record aided by mild nights and sunny days. Wildlife chief Bob Miles notes weather boosted totals and predicts possible deer kills over 150 000 across all seasons. Regional variations show more deer in south and fewer in northern panhandle as management actions continue.
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Wildlife Resources
Division of Natural Resources
Miles
Ohio River
Panhandle
States slow to reform Chapter 1 programs
A U S Education Department survey shows most states have been slow to adopt reforms for Chapter 1 the federal program aiding disadvantaged students. Reforms target higher standards, parent involvement, and better integration with other instruction. Federal funding exceeds $5 billion yearly supporting over five million students in 51,000 schools.
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U.S. Education Department
Chapter 1 reform spending and state outcomes
A 1988 law behind Chapter 1 required higher student achievement and better parent involvement while coordinating with regular instruction. The federal program spends over $5 billion yearly, reaching more than five million students in 51,000 schools. States mostly used funds to cut class size, with few raising standards or identifying underperforming schools. Officials fear listing struggling schools and adding improvement costs. Grant funds went unspent in several states, including Ohio.
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Tom Fagan
Ohio
Fans remember John Lennon at 10th anniversary tribute
In New York fans gathered at Strawberry Fields to honor John Lennon on the 10th anniversary of his assassination. Flowers were left outside the Dakota for Yoko Ono while a worldwide broadcast of Imagine reached about one billion listeners. Strawberry Fields echoed Lennon's memory as visitors placed mementos and flowers in the Central Park shrine.
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Generosity grows as Bluefield tree campaign advances
In Bluefield W V the Community Christmas Tree fundraiser has raised 4247 toward a 12000 goal as time runs out. The McDonald s on Bluefield Avenue invites quick donations with a one dollar contribution earning a free cup of coffee.
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